Armenian Diaspora – The Moorat-Rafael College

CNG 88, Lot: 1995. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARMENIA. Lot of 3 Medals. Struck second quarter of the 19th century. Legends in Armenian unless noted: (a) AR Medal (43mm, 26.90 g, 12h). By F. Stiore. “The Students of the Rafael College,” hexastyle temple with doors closed; “In Venezia (Venice),” in exergue / “For Goodness and Studiousness,” “Award,” within oak wreath; in exergue, STIORE FEC. FERRARI DIR. // (b) AR Medal (28mm, 7.78 g, 12h). “The Moorat College,” coat-of-arms surmounted by pelican feeding her young / “For Education,” within oak and laurel wreath. Suspension loop at 12h // (c) Brass Medal (28mm, 6.80 g, 12h). Same / “For Religion,” within oak and laurel wreath. Suspension loop at 12h. Superb EF, toned and lustrous. Historically interesting. Very rare.